Rising Sun poster
Screenplay Michael Crichton, Philip Kaufman, Michael Backes
Director Philip Kaufman

Rising Sun

Tagline: A collision of East and West. A conspiracy of seduction and murder. A battle between tradition and power. Business is war.

Release Date: 1993-07-30

Duration: 125 minutes

Synopsis

When a prostitute is found dead in a Los Angeles skyscraper occupied by a large Japanese corporation, detectives John Connor and Web Smith are called in to investigate. Although Connor has previous experience working in Japan, cultural differences make their progress difficult until a security disc showing the murder turns up. Close scrutiny proves the disc has been doctored, and the detectives realize they're dealing with a cover-up as well.

Casting

  • Wesley Snipes
    Lt. Webster Smith
  • Tia Carrere
    Jingo Asakuma
  • Steve Buscemi
    Willy Wilhelm
  • Harvey Keitel
    Lt. Tom Graham
  • Sean Connery
    Capt. John Connor
  • Amy Hill
    Hsieh
  • Ray Wise
    Senator John Morton
  • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    Eddie Sakamura
  • Jessica Tuck
    Senator Morton's Aide
  • Daniel von Bargen
    Chief Olson / Interrogator